Chefs for hire in Derby
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Cooking6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training28%Master's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
5 Star Foods ltdAramark
AvoltaTime at current job
2-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Derby: £34,697 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,697 – £43,466 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Derby head chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+1 moreSkills
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCulinary ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef
Littleover
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQFood Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationSkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationManagementTeam ManagementFood HygieneSupervisor Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateLeadershipOrganisational SkillsLevel 2 in Food SafetyChef de Partie
Derby
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentChef Manager / Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPManagementFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCateringNutritionMenu PlanningFood HygieneHACCPHead Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCost ControlMenu PlanningSourcingProcurementEnglish
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: leadership, kitchen experience and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, chef manager / chef and derby head chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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